Religious sisters in the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens celebrating significant anniversaries in religious life were recognized at a Jubilee Mass and dinner with Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio at the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston, May 21.
Sisters of Charity
Sister Joan Glowacki, S.C.
Sister Joan Glowacki, S.C., (Sister Maria Seton), a native of Maspeth, and a member of the Sisters of Charity of New York for 71 years, died April 3, at Kittay House in the Bronx. She was 89.
St. Luke’s Welcomes 17 New Altar Servers
This week’s Tablet TALK highlights Bensonhurst’s sweetheart centenarian, new altar servers in Whitestone, staff changes in diocesan offices and much more.
Sister Therese Mary Waughon, B.V.M.
Sister Therese Mary Waughon, B.V.M. (John Francine), 86, a member of the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary for 68 years, died March 15, at Mount Carmel, Dubuque, Iowa. Burial is in the Mount Carmel cemetery.
Sister Margaret Beaudette, S.C.
Sister Margaret Beaudette, S.C., (Sister Marie Gerard), a member of the Sisters of Charity of New York for 69 years, died March 12 at Mount St. Vincent Convent. She was 89.
Sister Mary Theresa Fowler, S.C.
Sister Mary Theresa Fowler, S.C., (Sister Mary Charles), died Feb. 20, at Schervier Nursing Care Center, Riverdale. She was 85 years old.
Sister Bernadette Marie Del Frate, S.C.
Sister Bernadette Marie Del Frate, S.C., (Sister Maureen Joseph) died Feb. 18 at Schervier Nursing Care Center, Riverdale. She was 85.
Sister Jubilarians
Religious sisters and brothers marking significant anniversaries in religious life were honored at a Jubilee Mass by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio at the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston, May 22.
Sister Rose Maureen Dormer, S.C.
Sister Rose Maureen Dormer, S.C., (Margaret), a member of the Sisters of Charity of New York for 71 years, died May 10 at Kittay House, the Bronx. She was 91.
Local Religious Remember Their Roots in the Diocese
The seven original religious communities that served the people of Brooklyn and Queens were honored at a Mass of thanksgiving in Downtown Brooklyn.
